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Springfield library fundraising campaign reaches goal

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 30, 2025

Springfield library fundraising campaign reaches goal

SPRINGFIELD — An eight-year fundraising initiative reached its official conclusion on Sept. 16 when the Springfield Library Foundation presented the final $137,500 of the East Forest Park Library’s Promised Realized Campaign.

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Lyman Street courthouse proposals are coming

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 30, 2025

Lyman Street courthouse proposals are coming

SPRINGFIELD — Two local developers are planning to submit a proposal for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center to be placed at the corner of Chestnut and Lyman streets.

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Annual Sneaker Soirée set to take place Oct. 9

By Trent Levakis | Sep 30, 2025

Annual Sneaker Soirée set to take place Oct. 9

Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its third annual Sneaker Soirée on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Country Club.

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Springfield City Council holds off on GoNetSpeed connections for second time

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 30, 2025

Springfield City Council holds off on GoNetSpeed connections for second time

SPRINGFIELD — Twenty-seven GoNetSpeed installations inside the Indian Orchard neighborhood will have to wait at least another few weeks after the City Council voted to hold off on them for a second time.

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So That Reminds Me: Michael J. Dias Foundation shares work

By Dennis Hackett | Sep 30, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Michael J. Dias Foundation shares work

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Lauren LeBel and I sat down with Michael J. Dias Foundation Director of Operations Robert Jaszek about the foundation’s work.

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Springfield at-large School Committee hopefuls reveal goals

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 30, 2025

Springfield at-large School Committee hopefuls reveal goals

SPRINGFIELD — With the Nov. 4 general election almost upon us, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council and School Committee candidates on the ballot.

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Springfield councilor asks governor to consider tourism task force

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 23, 2025

Springfield councilor asks governor to consider tourism task force

SPRINGFIELD — One Springfield councilor believes Massachusetts and Connecticut should work together to “crystallize economic development initiatives” between the two states.

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Calvi: August scrap metal fire caused by lithium-ion battery

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 23, 2025

Calvi: August scrap metal fire caused by lithium-ion battery

SPRINGFIELD — A massive fire that occurred at Chet’s Auto Wrecking and Scrap Yard was possibly caused by a lithium-ion battery, but that has not been confirmed.

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Springfield City Council delays vote on apartment space requirements

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 23, 2025

Springfield City Council delays vote on apartment space requirements

SPRINGFIELD — A vote to set minimum square footage standards for apartments and condominiums in the city will have to wait until another City Council meeting.